Gift Ideas

 

Stuck for a thoughtful gift giving idea?  Here are a few treasures to inspire you from my many Web pages of beauty. There are Sajou scissors and thread winders from Paris, mother of pearl thread winders and needlekeeps plus many more useful accessories to add charm to a work basket.
Happy Christmas stitching,
Laraine

Scissors Reduced for Christmas

Scissors for Christmas
Scissors make the perfect gift for anyone who has everything as you can't have too many pairs.  These beautiful scissors have been reduced to half price so it's a great chance buy for yourself or a friend.    Now -  $6.50 and $7.50

New Kit Golen Queenie

_{Meet Golden Queenie my new bird ornament for Christmas.  Collect my bird ornaments and start a handmade tradition for your family.}

Cotton Velveteen Sale

Soft, snug, Spring pastel cotton velveteen fabrics for embroidered soft toys, baby quilts, bags and crazy patchwork. These are from my archives and are in limited stock. Made in the USA for Moda, they were $27.50 a metre now $15.00

September Spring Sale

_{Reminder - Don't forget our Open Day}

Open Day  - Saturday – September 5th

  10.00am. to 1.00pm.

    Anglican Church

      Salerno St., Isle Of Capri

Surfers Paradise

 

_{Lots of new goodies have been add to Sale Pages}

_{All Online sales over $50.00 before postage will receive a free gift plus 10% discount when you use this code - Laz10 at the Checkout - until the end of September.}

_{The discount is on all stock including already reduced items.}

 

  
Beautiful quality French and Mokuba ribbons greatly reduced and not being replaced when all are sold. Make the most of these prices while they last!  On Sale

_{Stunning Jacquard and grosgrain ribbons plus sequined and beaded motifs all reduced  - not being replaced. On Sale
Look for bargains all through the website.}

Open Day September

On Open Day, I will be holding a Huge Spring Sale with a $1.00 table and all stock at reduced prices.  Come and check out the gorgeous Dupion Silks, Purse Frames, Ribbons, Threads and Trims that are all on Sale!

Open Day  - Saturday – September 5th
  10.00am. to 1.00pm.
   Anglican Church
   Salerno St., Isle Of Capri
   Surfers Paradise
  Cash Only on the day!

All Online sales over $50.00 before postage will receive 10% discount when you use this code - Laz10 at the Checkout - until the end of September.
The discount is on all stock including already reduced items.
Every category on the Website has lots of savings!
Browse through and grab some great bargains while they last!

Sparkly Treasures

 

French Renaissance ribbon is a ruffled ribbon with a gold edge.  5cm. is all you need to make these pretty little flowers.  Add them to crazy patchwork, ribbon embroidery and collage. Combine them with diamantes, beads and sequins for a rich, elegant effect.  Don't forget the Ombre ribbons too - they work the same way!

Felted Wool, Silk Velvet and felt for Applique.

Take your favourite applique pattern and use felted wool instead of patchwork fabrics.  No seam allowances needed and  no turning under of edges as the wool doesn't fray!  Embellish the outlines with beautiful hand dyed silk threads in basic embroidery stitches and seed beads for great effects.  Be as creative as you like there is no limit to the ideas you will discover.

Look in Hand Dyed Fabrics

Ribbon Inspirations

_{The Lavender Trifles kits are bedecked with a pleated Mokuba ribbon that makes the design unique.  It was the starting point for my inspiration.  Mixed with silk velvet and sparkly buttons - yum!
This is what I love about the Mokuba ribbons, not only do you get great quality like no other but they are such a pleasure to use and make your work very special.} 


These gorgeous French jacquard ribbons can be found  in the ON SALE pages

Mokuba Ribbons and French Braids

 Mokuba and French Ribbons
I have just spent the day adding more beautiful Mokuba ribbons to the Website. Vintage style grosgrain ribbons in sizes 4mm. to 9mm. and Luminous (shot) rayon ribbons for flowers, leaves and crazy patchwork. I found some quality shaded French wire edged ribbons too. The French wire edge ribbon is hard to come by these days as most now come from Asia. These wonderful ribbons are great for roses and pansies. Use with or without the wire.
There are many more Mokuba ribbons and trims in the ON SALE pages too!

Hand Dyed Lace

Just finished dying the lace for Open Day plus I've added a few more Dupion Silks to the Sale.

Embroiderers Guild - Southport 40Years!

This should be a real treat so try and make a visit.